Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities

About this funding opportunity

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The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program makes it easier for Californians to drive less by making sure housing, jobs, and key destinations are accessible by walking, biking, and transit.

AHSC Eligibility Guide

AHSC Factsheet

West Sacramento Case Study Round 10 Resources

AHSC Round 10 materials will be posted here as they become available.

Round 10 Materials

Technical Assistance Request Form (external link) Previous Materials and Awards

Review guidelines, data, and awards form prior rounds of AHSC funding.

Previous Guidelines

Previous Awards and Applicants

AHSC Project Dashboard (external link) Timeline Dec. 19, 2025

_Release Draft Guidelines_ Jan. 23, 2026

_Round 10 Draft Guidelines Public Comment Period Closes_ Feb. 25, 2026

_Final Round 10 Guidelines Presented at Council Meeting for Adoption_ March 4, 2026

_Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Application Workbook Posted Publicly_ May 4, 2026 at 4:00PM

_Application Submission Deadline_ May, November 2026

_Application Review Period_ Late May 2026

_Application Intake Report Available_ Late June 2026

_Threshold Letters are sent out, kicking off a five-business day appeals period_ Mid July 2026

_Final Threshold Determination Letters are sent out_ Early August 2026

_Initial Score Letters are sent out, kicking off a five-business day appeals period_ Late September 2026

_Final Score Letters are sent out_ December 16, 2026

_Round 10 Awards Presented at Council Meeting for Adoption_

AHSC is administered by SGC and implemented by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. AHSC is part of California Climate Investments, which uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments helps build a more equitable and sustainable future. For more information, visit www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov(external link).

Contact AHSC Team

AHSC Updates Signup (external link)

Topic areas: Housing and Community Development, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Public Policy and Governance, Transportation and Mobility.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities is administered by California Strategic Growth Council (SGC), listed via California Strategic Growth Council.